Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy in Vancouver Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
10,074
(c. USD7,244.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MPP program equips students to tackle Canada's and the world's most urgent challenges. Our approach integrates conceptual frameworks from economics, political science, and law while developing hands-on competencies in policy evaluation, effective communication, leadership, and professional writing. Beyond classroom instruction, students gain real-world experience through mandatory paid co-op placements with government and policy organizations. The curriculum also offers opportunities for self-directed research on policy issues of personal interest, supported by dedicated faculty mentorship. Structured to cultivate the broad strategic vision needed by future policy leaders, our cohort-based model fosters close collaboration among students and professors.
Each learner receives personalized guidance throughout the co-op placement process and benefits from customized academic planning aligned with their professional aspirations. The degree requires completion of 70 credit units, with most students graduating in May of their second academic year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution,
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B plus) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.
Transcripts: We require official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended, including institutions youve attended on transfer or exchange.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient at the time of application. At the time of application, unofficial copies of your transcripts are sufficient and can be uploaded online within the application system.
Official transcripts are required following admission. Please note that if you are accepted into the program, you will be required to mail official, sealed copies to the MPP program office and that these must be received before you will be able to enroll in courses. These will need to be sent directly from the granting institution.
Resume or curriculum vitae: We require a resume or curriculum vitae, highlighting any public policy work and volunteer experience you have. We understand public policy broadly and welcome you to include government, civil society / advocacy, private sector, think tank and other related experience.
Three letters of reference: We require three confidential letters of reference. At least two of these should come from faculty members at universities, while one can be a professional reference (we do not accept personal references).
Letter of intent: We require a letter of intent explaining to the admissions committee why you wish to undertake the MPP degree within our program.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B plus) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.
Transcripts: We require official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended, including institutions youve attended on transfer or exchange.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient at the time of application. At the time of application, unofficial copies of your transcripts are sufficient and can be uploaded online within the application system.
Official transcripts are required following admission. Please note that if you are accepted into the program, you will be required to mail official, sealed copies to the MPP program office and that these must be received before you will be able to enroll in courses. These will need to be sent directly from the granting institution.
Resume or curriculum vitae: We require a resume or curriculum vitae, highlighting any public policy work and volunteer experience you have. We understand public policy broadly and welcome you to include government, civil society / advocacy, private sector, think tank and other related experience.
Three letters of reference: We require three confidential letters of reference. At least two of these should come from faculty members at universities, while one can be a professional reference (we do not accept personal references).
Letter of intent: We require a letter of intent explaining to the admissions committee why you wish to undertake the MPP degree within our program.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Tuition
CAD
10,074